Hadassah Medical Organization

This study tested a new treatment called POEM for people with achalasia, a condition where the esophagus doesn't relax properly, making swallowing difficult. In POEM, doctors cut the tight muscle at the bottom of the esophagus using a thin tube passed through the mouth. The goal …

This study tested whether a 12-week home exercise program could reduce a severe forward curve of the upper spine (hyperkyphosis) and improve physical ability and lung function in 62 heart patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. Participants were split into three groups: those…

This study tested whether the Paula Method—a set of muscle exercises based on the idea that the body can heal itself—can help people with bowel control problems after rectal cancer surgery. 62 adults who had surgery and still had symptoms like urgency, frequent bowel movements, o…

This study looked at how well Arab women in East Jerusalem understand health information and how to talk with their doctors. About 306 women took part in focus groups and workshops. The goal was to see if the workshops could improve their knowledge of heart disease and their conf…